Tag: Launches

Aave V3 launches on Ethereum layer-2 network Metis

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Decentralized liquidity protocol Aave has deployed on Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 scaling platform Metis, bringing a host of decentralized finance (DeFi) features and products to its ecosystem. Aave’s community recently voted in favor of a proposal deploying on zero-knowledge (zk) proof EVM zkSync, paving the way for the DeFi protocol to tap into powerful performance improvements delivered by the scaling infrastructure. A number of different zk-proof-powered layer-2 protocols are being developed by Ethereum ecosystem participants, providing the wider space with a choice of infrastructure to scale their respective platforms. While Aave…

Human ID project ‘Worldcoin’ launches gas-free wallet only for humans

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Worldcoin, a project to identify humans and distinguish them from artificial intelligence, has launched a gas-free crypto wallet for verified humans, according to a May 8 announcement.  The new wallet, called “World App,” works on Android and iOS operating systems. It currently runs on the Polygon (MATIC) network, allowing users to hold and transfer United States Dollar Coin (USDC), Dai (DAI), Ether (ETH), Worldcoin (WLD) and Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC). World App uses the project’s “World ID” system to discriminate between humans and bots. Users who want to take advantage of…

Cardano’s Layer 2 Scalability Solution Launches on Mainnet, Here’s What to Expect

The Cardano community is expecting at least, three key releases from the platform this year. Cardano may have taken its quest for scalability to another level with its Hydra upgrade which has now gone live on mainnet. The update was shared by Input Output Hong Kong (IOHK), the start-up behind the Cardano protocol. According to IOHK’s Twitter announcement, the first Hydra head has opened on the mainnet. For clarity, the Hydra head is the first member of the Hydra family protocol. And according to the Cardano team, each head “works…

Solana Foundation Launches NFT Showdown Contest

Evaluation of participating projects will be based on their business acumen, creativity, focus on users, employing Solana tech, and real-world use of the product. Winners will get a chance to work with industry experts who will provide guidance to make their projects real. The Solana Foundation has launched an initiative that focuses on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and aims to “strengthen the quality” of new NFT projects. Called “NFT Showdown”, Solana’s idea is basically a competition that invites artists to come up with innovative business plans and create collections with “real-world…

Blockchain Developer Platform Alchemy Launches Public Support for ZK Rollup StarkNet

“Native AA unlocks a ton of flexibility and room for innovation for wallet UX,” Alex Miao, a software engineer at Alchemy, told CoinDesk in an email. (“UX” is short for user interface.) “Developers can incorporate customizable account permissions, build in safeguards to run at the wallet level, and create simple transaction flows. This empowers developers to build for a world where end users and businesses are always represented by a smart-contract wallet.” Source

Palm NFT Studio Launches Palm Generative Art Maker

The tool provides the infrastructure for artists to carefully craft their code, store it on-chain and produce a body of generative artwork. While the process has previously been challenging for creators without knowledge of coding, the tool simplifies bulk rendering, trait and rarity systems, and the generation of assets. In addition, the tool allows users to develop motion and static 3D assets, as well generate the text and metadata. Source

Bitget Launches Blockchain4Youth Initiative | Blockchain News

Bitget, a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, has announced a new corporate social responsibility project, Blockchain4Youth, aimed at promoting cryptocurrency education among the younger generation. The initiative will allocate $10 million over five years towards providing blockchain courses and certifications through Bitget Academy and hosting campus lectures in partnership with universities worldwide. Bitget will also collaborate with other leading blockchain firms to incubate innovative projects by young entrepreneurs and host U30 (Under the age of 30) hackathons to identify the most promising ones. Blockchain4Youth will commence this month with a series of…

Securities token platform launches MPC wallet for institutions

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Securities token platform INX has launched a wallet with compliance features for institutions, according to a May 3 announcement. The new wallet was created in partnership with wallet infrastructure provider BitGo and uses multi-party computation (MPC) technology. Exciting announcement! INX now collaborates with @BitGo to enable institutional #investors to fully and confidently participate in the #security #tokens market and the greater digital economy: ⤵️https://t.co/AbpdS86lYk — INX (@INX_Group) May 3, 2023 INX securities tokens exist on the Ethereum network and follow the ERC-1404 token standard. The standard was created in 2018…

Coinbase Launches International Exchange with BTC and ETH Futures for Non-US Institutional Clients as SEC Crackdown Continues

The Coinbase International Exchange will provide institutional clients outside of the US with BTC and ETH contracts and up to 5x in leverage. Crypto exchange Coinbase has launched an international exchange to offer its teeming institutional clients an expanded portfolio of crypto services. According to the company, the new Coinbase International Exchange lists contracts for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) perpetual futures. In an official announcement, Coinbase said it received a regulatory license from the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA). The company said Coinbase International Exchange’s perpetual futures trading is available in eligible…

Crypto.com launches ChatGPT-based AI user assistant Amy

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Artificial intelligence (AI) continues its pervasive entry into industries worldwide. The latest crypto industry adoptee is Crypto.com after it announced its new generative AI user assistant. Crypto.com announced “Amy” on May 2. It is the new AI companion of the crypto exchange built to inform users with information on the industry, including real-time token prices and projects, historical events and more. According to the announcement, Amy, which uses ChatGPT as its base, is currently in the pilot phase to “gather learnings” before future expansion. Abhi Bisarya, the executive vice president…